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RSR511 - Chris Shaw - From Analog to Pro Tools: Public Enemy, Weezer, and Dylan!


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Rockstars, in this episode, I’m hanging with four-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Chris Shaw for a deep dive into the craft of recording and mixing. We talk about his journey in the industry, his unique mixing setup, and the balance between analog and digital workflows. Chris shares insights on managing plugins, keeping a solid recording system, and the nuances of working with tape—covering everything from compression and dynamic range to how MIDI triggers fit into a mix. We also dig into the challenges of mixing live recordings, working on Bob Dylan’s archival material, and the evolution of recording technology. Chris breaks down workflow efficiency, the importance of pre-production, and how tools like iZotope RX help clean up tracks. Plus, we touch on the role of machine learning in music production and the art of capturing a performance’s true feel in the final mix. Chris shares stories from working with legends like Ice Cube and Public Enemy, techniques for dialing in signature guitar tones, and how looping has changed over the years. Whether you’re in a pro studio or working from home, this episode is packed with tips and insights to level up your mixes!

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My guest today is Chris Shaw, a four-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician. Starting at Greene Street Recording, he quickly rose from an NYU intern to staff engineer, working with hip-hop legends like Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Run-DMC, and LL Cool J. In 1991, he played bass with LL Cool J on MTV Unplugged. Going independent, he’s since worked with artists like Weezer, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Sheryl Crow, Death Cab for Cutie, and more. His work appears on six of Rolling Stone’s "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." Originally from New York, Chris relocated to Austin in 2014.

Chris Shaw has been a guest on the podcast in RSR246 episode.

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